Compact History
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Dive into the defining events, eras, and turning points that shaped our world. Compact History brings you short-form podcast episodes and articles (at compacthistory.com) that unpack complex moments in time with clarity and focus. Whether it’s ancient empires or modern revolutions, we make history easy to grasp, and hard to forget.
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1In the seventh episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of one of the three most influential cities on the planet - London. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the sixth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the fighter aircraft. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the fifth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history that most of us use on a regular basis - supermarkets. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the fourth episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history something that most people own multiple pairs of - shoes. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the third episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of everyone's favourite legal stimulant - coffee. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the second episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of America's second-biggest exporter - Boeing. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the first episode of season three of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the United States Secret Service. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the tenth episode of season two of 5 Minute History, we take a brief look at the history of cinema.
In the ninth episode of season two of 5 Minute History, we take a brief look at the history of one of the most exclusive car manufacturers and one of formula one's most successful racing teams - Ferrari
In episode 8 of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at a necessary category of clothing that has been around for at least 7000 years - underwear.
In season 2, episode 7 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a quick look at the history of an often misunderstood but nonetheless popular storytelling genre - science fiction.
In the sixth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of a piece of technology that is a weapon of war but also a tool used by explorers and enables humans to travel to places on earth that are otherwise inaccessible - the submarine.
In the fifth episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a look at the history of something that started out as an alcoholic beverage as long ago as the 15th century in South America and turned into something that adults and children alike love to consume on a regular basis all over the world - chocolate.
In the fourth episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of a group of warriors who are credited with creating the forerunner to our modern banking system - The Knights Templar. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/
In the third episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of what is now one of the World's leading makers of video game consoles and software - Nintendo. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/
In the second episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast we take a look at the history of what has been described as the most dangerous motorsport in the world - The History of the World Water Speed Record. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com You can also find the 5 Minute History YouTube channel at www.5minutehistory.com/youtube/
In the first episode of season 2 of the 5 Minute History podcast. We take a look at the history of the football (soccer) World Cup. Please subscribe if you enjoy the show and check out the website at www.5minutehistory.com
In the 15th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at the history of the Nobel Prize. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the 14th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at an event that signalled one of the most important advances in medicine - the first human heart transplant. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
In the 13th episode of the 5 Minute History podcast, we take a brief look at Captain Cook's discovery of Hawaii in 1778. If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, please consider buying me a coffee at http://www.5minutehistory.com/coffee/ - thanks!
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